Comments on: iOS 6 Maps debacle exposes Apple’s Achilles’ Heel: services http://gigaom.com/2012/09/20/ios-6-maps-debacle-exposes-apples-achillies-heel-services/ Sun, 26 May 2013 06:11:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Eric Idle http://gigaom.com/2012/09/20/ios-6-maps-debacle-exposes-apples-achillies-heel-services/#comment-1022931 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:29:56 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=565167#comment-1022931 Nobody seems to be mentioning that Apple is REFUSING to let people downgrade. Many people upgraded their iPhones, even made backups ahead of time, and then when core functionality (that they paid for) is broken, there is no resolution. Apple did not tell us this upgrade was un-reversible.

Apple absolutely refuses to allow people to downgrade to iOS 5.1.1.

That is the problem. If the new Apple Maps works for you, then you are all set. But if the new Apple Maps doesn’t work for you, they won’t even let you go back to the working version of the software.

Apple did not make any mention that “upgrading” to iOS 6 was a one-way trip, even for technologically advanced users.

Coincidently, the only people who can go back to iOS 5.1.1 are people who previously used jailbreak software and backups on their phones.

]]> By: rive http://gigaom.com/2012/09/20/ios-6-maps-debacle-exposes-apples-achillies-heel-services/#comment-1015911 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:47:16 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=565167#comment-1015911 Wow you are really brainwashed… the epitome of what one thinks of when they use the term ‘isheep’

]]> By: Rik Tweed http://gigaom.com/2012/09/20/ios-6-maps-debacle-exposes-apples-achillies-heel-services/#comment-1014374 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:40:59 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=565167#comment-1014374 Have you ever tried to get Google to correct a location error?

]]> By: Steve http://gigaom.com/2012/09/20/ios-6-maps-debacle-exposes-apples-achillies-heel-services/#comment-1014195 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:38:51 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=565167#comment-1014195 Innovation without aggravation, isn’t that the key? Apple should not have removed Google maps from iOS6 until their maps app was on par giving end users a choice. But, in classic Apple style, it’s our way or no way, you’ll take it and like it. Epic fail, Apple.

]]> By: stockmarketforums http://gigaom.com/2012/09/20/ios-6-maps-debacle-exposes-apples-achillies-heel-services/#comment-1013575 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:48:48 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=565167#comment-1013575 The lack of freedom with Apple means that even if the services suck, you’re stuck with them and don’t have the control to change to something custom.
This could eventually be the downfall of Apple’s market dominance.

]]> By: Current News Memes http://gigaom.com/2012/09/20/ios-6-maps-debacle-exposes-apples-achillies-heel-services/#comment-1013549 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:07:06 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=565167#comment-1013549 I made some memes about the new iOS 6 Maps. I thing they’re pretty funny :)
http://cmemes.com/apple-ios-6-maps-release-review-memes/

]]> By: BA http://gigaom.com/2012/09/20/ios-6-maps-debacle-exposes-apples-achillies-heel-services/#comment-1013097 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:18:51 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=565167#comment-1013097 Is it possible to downgrade to ios5. This map problem is significant. No street view. More than 3 year old map data. What the heck do I need a 3D flyover of a city for when I am walking the street and trying to find some obscure location. Really need the old maps back. Android is definitely back in the picture for my next phone upgrade.

]]> By: New Kindle Fire HD http://gigaom.com/2012/09/20/ios-6-maps-debacle-exposes-apples-achillies-heel-services/#comment-1012820 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:38:48 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=565167#comment-1012820 http://www.kindlefire2012.co.cc/

]]> By: Lordthree http://gigaom.com/2012/09/20/ios-6-maps-debacle-exposes-apples-achillies-heel-services/#comment-1012221 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:33:02 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=565167#comment-1012221

]]> By: Lordthree http://gigaom.com/2012/09/20/ios-6-maps-debacle-exposes-apples-achillies-heel-services/#comment-1012217 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:31:20 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=565167#comment-1012217 Maps.google.com then whiner.

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